The Prince Machiavelli - Complete Edition Quotes

“I firmly believe it is better to be bold than cautious because fortune is like a woman([61]): to control her, one must dominate her with force. It can be observed that she favors the bold rather than those who act timidly. And like a woman, she is naturally drawn to the young, as they are less cautious, fiercer, and more audacious in their pursuit of her.”
― Niccolò Machiavelli, The Prince Machiavelli - Complete Edition: The New Modern English Translation

“Leadership is about being needed—not feared or loved: Machiavelli suggests that people stay loyal when they believe their safety and success depend on the leader’s presence. Making yourself essential is more powerful than demanding devotion.”
― Niccolò Machiavelli, The Prince Machiavelli - Complete Edition: The New Modern English Translation